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Mikel John Obi told father kidnapped before World Cup match

Posted: July 3, 2018 at 11:38 am   /   Africa, The Buzz, World Cup

By: David Hytner | The Guardian Mikel John Obi was told that his father had been kidnapped and would be killed if he reported anything – just hours before he led Nigeria into their final World Cup group phase tie against Argentina. The Nigeria captain received the shocking news as he travelled on the team bus to the stadium in […]

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Steve Nash Showdown NYC 2018

Posted: June 22, 2018 at 9:04 am   /   Events, The Buzz

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Japan & Senegal fans impress by cleaning up stadium

Posted: June 20, 2018 at 4:01 pm   /   The Buzz

By: Katie Frost | Esquire Senegal fans had every reason to celebrate on Tuesday. They became the first African side to win at this year’s World Cup in a surprise 2-1 victory over Poland. But the jubilant scenes weren’t as wild as you might expect. Videos have been shared showing the Senegal supporters clearing up after themselves […]

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Senegal saves Africa from embarrassment at World Cup

Posted: June 20, 2018 at 1:14 pm   /   Africa, The Buzz, World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) By starting its World Cup with a win, Senegal also saved Africa from embarrassment in the tournament.

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I’ve Got Some Things to Say

Posted: June 18, 2018 at 3:09 pm   /   Profiles, The Buzz

By: Romelu Lukaku I remember the exact moment I knew we were broke. I can still picture my mum at the refrigerator and the look on her face. I was six years old, and I came home for lunch during our break at school. My mum had the same thing on the menu every single day: […]

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Iran coach Queiroz demands apology as Nike refuse to supply World Cup boots

Posted: June 13, 2018 at 1:06 pm   /   The Buzz, World Cup

The Iran head coach, Carlos Queiroz, has demanded an apology from Nike after the US sportswear firm said it could not supply the players with football boots for the World Cup because of sanctions.

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TIDAL x ARSENAL

Posted: June 12, 2018 at 9:35 am   /   Music, The Biz, The Buzz

We’re delighted to launch a new partnership with global music and streaming platform TIDAL that celebrates our shared commitment to developing young talent. The agreement will see Arsenal members enjoy access to TIDAL’s extensive library of music – including the likes of JAY-Z’s 13th studio album 4:44 – and unique content including 21 Savage’s 30 […]

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Yaya Toure says Pep Guardiola has ‘problems with African players’

Posted: June 5, 2018 at 5:02 pm   /   Africa, Race, The Buzz

Yaya Toure has accused Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola of having “problems with African players,” and questioned whether his limited playing time under the Catalan was because of his skin colour. Toure, who made just one start in his final Premier League season at the Etihad, said Guardiola would “never admit [to not liking African […]

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